Theatre Support Worker

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Maidstone seeks a full-time Theatre Support Worker to prepare operating theatres, assist patients, and maintain high standards of care. Candidates should have previous experience in theatres and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including free parking and private health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Free Staff Parking

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

33 Days Annual Leave + Extra Time Off for Your Birthday

Life Assurance

Annual Flu Vaccination

Free Eye Test

Flexible Working Options & Annualised Hours Contracts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Operating Theatres or a Decontamination Unit.
• Experience as a Theatre Support Worker is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cleaning theatre and recovery areas.
• Stocking and maintaining stock levels.
• Assisting with patient collection and escorting.
• Supporting safe positioning of patients.
• Acting as a circulating person for the scrub team.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions accurately

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Theatre Support Worker | Maidstone

Full Time | Permanent | Competitive salary in line with Agenda for Change

Are you ready to advance your career in healthcare? Do you have experience as a support worker in theatres? Join Kent's only private AfPP-accredited Theatres team at KIMS Hospital and take your career to new heights while making a real difference in patient care!

As a Theatre Support Worker, you’ll play an essential role in preparing operating theatres, ensuring the theatre and recovery areas are maintained to the highest standards, escorting and assisting patients, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to improve the patient experience and contribute to their recovery.

You'll work 4 days per week (Monday to Saturday, 07:30 – 18:00), with just 1 Saturday per month, offering a great work-life balance.

If you have experience in Operating Theatres or Decontamination Units, and a natural ability to connect with patients, we would love to hear from you. This is your chance to shape your career while making a meaningful difference!

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Theatre Support Worker, your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cleaning theatre and recovery areas before and after surgeries, ensuring adherence to cleaning schedules.
• Stocking and maintaining stock levels in cupboards and containers.
• Assisting with patient collection and escorting, as well as helping transfer patients from trolleys to tables under supervision.
• Supporting the safe positioning of patients on the operating table.
• Acting as the circulating person for the scrub team, within your scope of responsibilities.

Essential

Who We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in Operating Theatres or a Decontamination Unit.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to follow instructions accurately and work under pressure.
• A flexible, adaptable approach to working with tight deadlines.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.
• Experience as a Theatre Support Worker.

About KIMS Hospital

At KIMS Hospital, we value our people above all else. That’s why we focus on creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to achieve your career goals. We offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing—physically, financially, and emotionally.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Free Staff Parking
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days Annual Leave + Extra Time Off for Your Birthday
• Life Assurance
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• Free Eye Test
• Flexible Working Options & Annualised Hours Contracts

We are also proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Interested?

If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Diane at 01622 237634 or email [e-mail].

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Posted 31st October 2025

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